Connect the Kingdom

In week four of our  Holy Ground  series, we explore what it really looks like to walk by faith when the walls are still standing, when the waters haven’t parted yet, and God’s promises seem bigger than what you see in front of you? If you’ve ever felt like you’re circling the same problem or standing face-to-face with a wall that won’t move, this teaching is for you. 

What if heaven isn’t just a future promise, but a present reality God wants to reveal right where you are? From Jacob’s darkest night to Jesus’ bold invitation to pray “Your Kingdom come on Earth as it is in Heaven,” this teaching explores how ordinary places become sacred when heaven meets earth.  If you’ve ever felt like you were spinning your wheels and noty going anywhere, this episode is for...

This is week two of our  Holy Ground  series, In this episode Pastor Trent unpacks the story of Naaman and a muddy river that became the place of transformation. This teaching challenges our assumptions about how God works and invites us to see how a little faith can go a long way. If you’ve ever wondered how your home, your relationships, or even your daily routines could become  holy ground , th...

Episode 1 In this episode of the  Connect the Kingdom  podcast, we launch a new sermon series, Holy Ground , with a challenging question:  What if the ordinary places of your life could become sacred?  Drawing from the story of the burning bush, this message invites you to see how God meets us in unexpected places and calls us to claim ground we may have overlooked or given up. You’ll hear a compe...

What if the reason you’re craving more of God isn’t because He’s withholding—but because there’s no room left to pour? In this powerful, one-time message, guest speaker  Chris Fox , Community Care Pastor at Connect Church, challenges us to pause, look back, and recognize God’s fingerprints all over our past year. Drawing from Scripture, story, and a vivid illustration you won’t forget, he reveals...

Episode 3 What if the Christmas story is hiding far more wonder than we’ve ever imagined? In this final episode of  Best Kept Secret , we uncover how God didn’t just announce the birth of Jesus through angels and prophets, but He has written the story of His unfailing love in the Heavens. Who were the Magi really? Why were they willing to travel distant lands, bring such generous gifts, and why we...

Episode 2: What if your nativity has been lying to you? In Episode 2 of  Best Kept Secret , we uncover the hidden mysteries away in a manger.  Every detail of Jesus’ birth was a divine breadcrumb, quietly preaching the Gospel on the very first Christmas night. This episode reveals the gift within the gift: Immanuel, God with us. If Christmas has ever felt familiar or predictable, this message will...

Episode 1: What if Christmas is more than a story you already know? What if it’s the greatest mystery ever hidden—on purpose? In Episode 1 of the  Best Kept Secret series, Pastor Trent opens the map and shows how God has been leaving clues all along. From buried treasure stories to ancient prophecies, from “X marks the spot” to Christ Himself, this message reveals how heaven hid the truth in plain...

Week 4: In this week’s episode we uncover a truth that’s both simple and deeply challenging: God has prepared the table… but are you missing the main dish? This message calls you to recognize how often you settle for “the food of our fancy” while the Bread of Life sits at the center of the table, waiting to satisfy you. You’ll hear why Jesus isn’t an add-on, a side item, or a spiritual appetizer—H...

Week 3: In this week’s episode we pull up a chair to  The Grateful Table —where gratitude becomes the key that unlocks God’s presence. We revisit Mephibosheth’s restoration from brokenness to belonging, and walk with Jesus into Luke 17 where ten lepers are healed, but only one returns. That single act of gratitude sets him apart and reveals a life-changing truth: most receive God’s blessings… but...

Week 2; This week we dig into one of Jesus’ most unexpected revelations:  you might be shocked by who has a seat at God's table.  From a Roman centurion whose faith amazed Jesus to a royal feast where every invited guest turns down the King, we explore why God keeps pulling in the broken and unlikely. And along the way, we face a harder question—are we missing His invitation because we’re too...

This week, we’re pulling up a chair to  The King’s Table:   a powerful new sermon series that reminds us who we really are and where we truly belong. In this first message,  “For Heaven’s Sake, Sit Down,”  Pastor Trent unpacks the story of David, Jonathan, and Mephibosheth—a story of covenant, redemption, and identity.  Through this message, you’ll see the beautiful parallel between King David’s c...

What if the very thing that feels like it’s breaking you… is actually the thing God is using to bless you?  In this powerful standalone message, Pastor Trent Lowe unpacks how God takes, blesses, breaks, and multiplies... turning seasons of crushing into moments of divine increase. Discover how your breaking might just be the beginning of your breakthrough.  

What do you do when fear feels like a mountain standing in your way? In this powerful message, Guest Pastor  Chris Williams  takes us through  Psalm 121 , showing us that when we lift our eyes to the hills, our help doesn’t come from what we see, it comes from the  Maker of heaven and earth . From everyday anxieties to generational fears, Pastor Chris reminds us that no matter the mountain, God ne...

Week 3: In this powerful conclusion to  The Excellent Spirit  series, Pastor Trent reminds us that when God’s name is on something, it ought to be excellent. True excellence isn’t about perfection,  it’s about reflection; Mirroring  His  light in a dark world. From David to Daniel to Joseph, we see how excellence honors God, opens doors, and gives us influence to make Kingdom impact. Don’t miss th...

Week 2: This week on  The Excellent Spirit , we’re diving into what it really means to be  Built Different . Daniel stood out in a culture that tried to rename him, reshape him, and redefine him, but what was in him couldn’t be changed. In this episode, we uncover how the world’s “situational excellence” falls short, and why God calls His people to live with  spiritual excellence  that shines no m...

Week 1: In this brand new series, The Excellent Spirit, Pastor Trent kicks off with Episode 1 —  “What Spirit is in You?” Have you ever felt like you’re living beneath your potential? In this powerful opening message, Pastor Trent challenges us to stop settling for mediocrity and start pursuing the  Excellent Spirit  that set Daniel apart in Babylon. Discover what it means to carry a spirit that r...

What does it mean to truly have a  heart for the house ? In this week’s message,  “AWL to Jesus,”  we dive into a powerful picture from Exodus where a servant would willingly be pierced with an awl at the master’s doorpost. In the same way, Jesus was pierced for us, forever marked, and forever connected to His Father’s house. And so it begs the question: will we give our AWL to Him? When we love o...

Week 7: What if your giving could ripple farther than you ever imagined? In the last episode of this series,  The Crown Jewel of Giving , Pastor Trent shows how our offerings, like Mary’s lavish gift poured on Jesus, reach beyond the moment into eternity. This message will challenge and inspire you to see generosity not as a burden, but as a privilege—and the crown jewel of a life lived in God’s K...

Week 6: The Bread WinnersWhat if being a breadwinner in God’s Kingdom has nothing to do with your paycheck… and everything to do with God's Law of Multiplication? In this message, Pastor Trent unpacks the miracle of the loaves and fishes and shows how the blessing of Jesus doesn’t just stay in God's hands but it has the ability to multiply in ours. In this episode, discover the law of mult...

Week 5: God never meant for giving to be so complicated. What if trusting God with your finances was just a piece of cake? In this episode, we dive into a powerful principle that unlocks God’s provision and peace: giving Him our first and best. Through the story of a widow with her last meal and the lessons of Cain and Abel, we’ll discover why the first belongs to God, how faith in our giving chan...

Week 4: Have you ever justified why you shouldn't have to give financially to a local church or have you struggled with what scripture says about the act of tithing, then this one's for you. In this episode of Make Change, we unpack Malachi 3, we look at what the bible says about tithing in the Old Testament and New, and we discover why God invites us to try Him in the area of finances. Is...

Week 3: What does the heart of God look like? In week three of our  Make Change  series, “Heart of Gold,” we explore how God transforms our hearts to be open-handed, joyful, and ready to give.  Pastor Trent shares powerful truths from God's word that reveals giving is actually God’s gift  to you . You’ll learn why selfishness and grief try to attack your heart before and after you give, and ho...

Week 2: What if your money had a spirit on it—one that was either leading you toward God or pulling you away from Him? In this powerful and eye-opening message, Pastor Trent confronts one of the most misunderstood forces in our spiritual walk: M ammon . With equal parts humor and truth, he unpacks why Jesus warned that we  cannot serve both God and mammon , and how the spirit behind our finances c...

Week 1: Have you ever squirmed in your seat when money gets mentioned at church? Then this one’s for you. We’re kicking off a brand-new series called  "Make Change"  — and no, it’s not just another talk about giving. We’re diving into something much deeper: how money shapes our hearts, impacts our relationships, and reveals where our trust really lies. Spoiler alert: Jesus talked about m...